High Cholesterol
Page last reviewed: 12 June 2025
Page created: 12 June 2025
Page created: 12 June 2025
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High cholesterol is when you have too much cholesterol in your blood, which can increase the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. Get the facts about high cholesterol, including symptoms and causes, and what you can do to lower your cholesterol level.